Nutt sticking with starting QB

Posted: Saturday, November 17, 2007

Casey Dick is still Arkansas' starting quarterback after being pulled during last weekend's loss to Tennessee.

Coach Houston Nutt said the junior will remain at the top of the depth chart for Saturday's matchup with Mississippi State. Dick was 12 of 22 passing for 140 yards and two interceptions in a 34-13 loss to the Volunteers. Nathan Emert came in and was 3-for-6 for 22 yards. He also had an interception run back for a touchdown.

Nutt said Dick needs to focus on avoiding mistakes and not try to do too much.

"Do what he's been doing most of the year, and that's handling the game," Nutt said.

Dick has completed 55 percent of his passes for 1,205 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. With stars Darren McFadden and Felix Jones at running back, Dick hasn't been asked to do too much.